NASBHC's mission is to
improve the health status
of children and youth
by advancing and advocating
for school-based health care
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Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 638-5872
Fax: (202)638-5879
Email: info@nasbhc.org
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Oral Health
Dental problems are the most commonly cited unmet need among children with tooth decay being one of the most common diseases of childhood. Healthy People 2010, a national health promotion and disease prevention initiative, run by the Office of Health and Human services (HHS) has listed the prevention and control of oral and craniofacial diseases, conditions, and injuries (and increasing access to related services) as their main objectives. The location of SBHCs positions them perfectly to aid HHS in achieving these objectives.
But only 8.2% of SBHCs provide comprehensive dental care, and only 13% of SBHCs have a dental provider. This page provides information and resources related to providing oral health services in SBHCs: Snapshot of Oral Health Services Provided in SBHCs
Oral Health in School Based Health Centers: Contributing Factors to Success
Dental and Mental Health Programs in School-Based Health Centers: A Snapshot from the Caring for Kids Grant Initiative
Catalyzing Improvements in Oral Health Care: Best Practices from the State Action for Oral Health Access Initiative
Family-Centered Care; Integrated Medical and Dental Health in Primary Care
Models for delivering school-based dental care